Overnight House Fire Under Investigation in Sparks

Reno Fire is investigating after an overnight house fire on Wrondel Way. The fire started around midnight. Fire crews say four people and two dogs and one cat were rescued. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.MORE

One Killed in Bike Crash on Old Virginia Road

A crash on Old Virginia Road in Reno left one person dead. The Reno Fire Department, Reno Police, and REMSA responded to the area near Auto Center Drive on a report of a crash involving a bicyclist just before 11:00 a.m. A minivan struck the cyclist, pinning them under. REMSA says the cyclist was dead…MORE

Earthquakes Strike East of Spanish Springs

No reports of damage or injuries after a 3.4 earthquake struck a few miles east of Spanish Springs just before 7 Sunday night. It wasn’t the only one Jana [Yana] Pursley with the USGS says a number of people felt the quakes throughout the area.MORE

Death of Washoe County Man Being Investigated as Suspicious

The death of a man found late Friday night in north Incline Village is being investigated as suspicious. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to Jeffrey Street and Hazel Court about 11:30 p.m. to investigate a report of someone who was unresponsive. Deputies and medical personnel found a dead person at the home. This is…MORE

Fatal Crash Under Investigation in Washoe Valley

A passenger was killed and another driver was injured early Sunday in a crash on U.S. 395 Alternate in Washoe Valley. It happened about 12:55 a.m. on Sunday near William Brent Road. Nevada State Police say an Infiniti was heading south when it left the road and hit two paddle markers and a tree. The…MORE

Victim in Sparks Homicide Investigation Identified

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office says a man who was found dead near Fisherman’s Park has been identified as 35-year-old Randal Lowery. Lowery is believed to have been homeless. His manner of death was homicide by multiple stab wounds. Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward. If you have any information about what…MORE

Sparks Police Identify Suspect Involved in Police Chase

The Sparks Police Department has identified the man who led them on a brief chase Monday night as Thomas Burtt. Police say Burtt had an active parole violation warrant from Nevada Parole & Probation that stemmed from a fraud related felony conviction. Burtt also reportedly had an active misdemeanor arrest warrant issued out of the…MORE

Death of Diver Under Investigation at Sand Harbor

The death of a diver in Lake Tahoe is under investigation. North Lake Tahoe Fire responded to an emergency involving a distressed diver at Diver’s Cove at Sand Harbor on Sunday. The male diver was taken to Incline Village Community Hospital where he later died. No other details are being released at this time.MORE

Wanted Suspect Arrested in Sparks

Sparks Police arrested a suspect wanted on a felony parole warrant last night. Officers spotted the man at the Flying Frog Car Wash at 20th and C Streets at about 6:15 p.m. The suspect ran away, but was caught and arrested near 19th Street and Prater Way. No injuries were reported in the incident. Police…MORE